Cryptic crossword clue
Strains of carol Pete’s arranged 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PERCOLATES

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The straight part
We know that "Strains" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strains = percolates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PERCOLATES mean?

PERCOLATES noun
  1. A liquid that has been percolated.
PERCOLATES verb
  1. To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.
  2. To drain or seep through a porous substance.
  3. To make (coffee) in a percolator.
  4. To spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised.

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